Frédéric Vandewalle
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Frédéric Vandewalle (Arlon, 5 July 1912 – Anderlecht, 5 November 1994)[1] was a Belgian colonel and diplomat in the Belgian Congo and independent Congo. He was an influential figure right before and after Congo's independence from Belgium. He was one of the organisers of the Katangese secession and led Operation Ommegang against the Simba rebellion during the Congo Crisis. His precise role in the assassination of Patrice Lumumba is the subject of debate among historians.
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Birth name | Frédéric Vandewalle |
Born | (1912-07-07)July 7, 1912 Arlon, Belgium |
Died | 5 November 1994(1994-11-05) (aged 82) Anderlecht, Brussels, Belgium |
Years of service | 1937–1967 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Force Publique Congolese National Army |
Battles/wars | Simba rebellion |
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